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About our COP30 news
Latest news on COP30, the UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, covering finance deals, fossil fuel debates, NDCs, and the road to COP31 in Turkey.
COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, took place from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This annual gathering brings together 198 countries alongside scientists, civil society organisations, and non-governmental bodies to coordinate international responses to the climate crisis and work towards limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The conference marks a critical decade since the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement.
The summit concluded with the Belém Package—29 decisions approved by consensus addressing climate finance, adaptation, and just transition mechanisms. Countries agreed to mobilise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action and triple adaptation finance by the same year. However, the conference fell short on fossil fuel commitments, with oil-producing nations blocking binding language on phasing out coal, oil, and gas. Brazil's presidency announced plans to develop voluntary roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels and halting deforestation. The United States notably did not participate under the Trump administration.
Beyond formal negotiations, COP30 showcased major voluntary commitments including the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, which raised $5.5 billion across 53 countries, and the Belém Health Action Plan backed by $300 million to address climate-related health threats. Indigenous groups staged protests demanding stronger Amazon protections, whilst a venue fire temporarily disrupted proceedings. The conference also saw countries submit updated Nationally Determined Contributions outlining emission reduction targets through 2035, with implementation and accountability remaining central challenges.
The COP process emerged from the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, establishing the UNFCCC as the foundation for international climate cooperation. The 2015 Paris Agreement transformed this framework by introducing progressively ambitious national commitments every five years. COP30 in Belém held particular symbolic significance, taking place at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest—often called the "lungs of the planet"—and hosted by Brazil under President Lula da Silva, who championed forest conservation and climate justice throughout his campaign and presidency.
Looking ahead, COP31 will convene in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2026, under an unprecedented arrangement where Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen will preside over negotiations whilst Turkey hosts the physical event. Ethiopia has secured rights to host COP32 in 2027. Stay informed about ongoing climate negotiations, implementation progress, and the road to COP31 through our NewsNow feed, which provides comprehensive, real-time coverage from authoritative sources worldwide on this defining challenge.